What is the approximate value of a 1916 Flues model Ithaca 16 Ga double shotgun with fair wood bluing gone and some barrel pitting?

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I assume your Ithaca is a common grade, such as field or 1. 1916 was the middle of the flues-double era and one in VG to excellent shape would be worth about $600. Your is probably worth $150-$300 depending on the details such as the extent of the pitting and wood damage, tightnessand fit of the action, grade of the gun, whether it's all original and whether has any factory options such as single trigger or ejectors. If the shotgun has any sentimental significance to you, you might want to just keep it. I've sold a few old guns because they were in rough shape and I'd pay twice the price to get them back now. Finally, be very careful if you fire your old Ithaca -- modern smokeless powder and powerful loads can rupture the barrels and injure or kill the user. As with any firearm, please keep under lock & key and out of reach of children. Good luck, Pem Pem, Thanks for your response. I believe this to be a field grade gun. Some additional info: The barrel pitting is on the exterior of the barrels and is minor. The bores are clean with no pitting. Both barrels are stamped "Smokeless Powder Steel". The receiver/action is tight. The wood has some scratches and mars but no chips or cracks. The gun has double triggers. The receiver has engraved on both sides a dog on point between two bushes. Thanks again for your response. Hans